Industrial Silica Filament Cloth for Expansion Joints from China
Chemically bonded, uncolored silica filament fabric (>93% SiO2) for high-temperature expansion joints in piping systems. Falls under HTS 7019.72.40.30 as other closed fabrics of ultra-high purity silica filaments. Withstands thermal cycling in petrochemical plants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify pressure/temperature ratings with silica analysis; use specific invoice descriptions avoiding 'glass cloth' ambiguity
• Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for raw yarn under 7019.11